Erica Barrow

Associate

Overview

Erica Barrow is a commercial litigator. She represents her clients in state and federal court in complex business litigation. Erica's experience working as a law clerk, combined with her resourceful and innovative approach to her work, allows her to effectively advocate on behalf of clients.

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Appeared as appellate and trial counsel in various matters defending allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and business torts.

Currently litigating a class action appeal before the New York Court of Appeals on a matter of first impression hinging on statutory interpretation.

Member of the BakerHostetler team serving as court-appointed counsel to the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS), an unprecedented recovery effort involving hundreds of actions.

Experience

Appeared as appellate and trial counsel in various matters defending allegations of fraud, breach of contract, and business torts.

Currently litigating a class action appeal before the New York Court of Appeals on a matter of first impression hinging on statutory interpretation.

Member of the BakerHostetler team serving as court-appointed counsel to the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC (BLMIS), an unprecedented recovery effort involving hundreds of actions.

Recognitions and Memberships

Recognitions

New York State Bar Association, Federal Litigation Section: Women's Initiative on Excellence in the Courtroom Honor

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Community

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students Mentor

Pro Bono

Successfully appealed an order of removal in an immigration matter to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking Withholding of Removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.

Currently serving as special assistant corporation counsel for the Law Department of the City of New York. Conducting and defending numerous depositions on behalf of the City of New York in various tort lawsuits.